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Frozen Pipe Prevention and Repair in Indianapolis, Indiana
Helping you Avoid a Plumbing Nightmare With Frozen Pipe Repairs
Frozen pipes are more than just a nuisance. They can turn into a really big problem fast. Extreme cold temperatures and wind gusts from the Central Indiana winters can freeze water inside your pipes, causing blockages and expansions. This can lead to leaks and bursts. It doesn’t matter what material your pipes are made of either. Plastic, copper, and steel are all susceptible to potentially damaging freezes and can lead to massive leaks and property damage.
The trusted plumbing experts at Armor Air can provide you with the frozen pipe prevention and repair solutions you need to avoid a plumbing nightmare while keeping the water flowing through your pipes all winter long. Call today if you suspect that your pipes are damaged from freezing.
How to Tell a Pipe is Frozen
The best way to stop a frozen pipe from becoming a bigger issue in your home is to know the signs. Here are a few things to look out for:
Limited Water
If the water is coming out slower and with less pressure than it normally does from your faucet, shower head, or toilets, you might have a frozen pipe.
Frost or Bulging
If your pipes are visible and they have a layer of frost on them or appear to be bulging, these are other good indicators that you have a frozen pipe issue.
Gurgling Sounds
Gurgling is a sign of a blockage of some kind. A frozen pipe can prevent air and water from freely flowing through the pipe resulting in trapped air or gas bubbles.
Strange Odors
If there are strange smells coming from your drains, it could mean that a frozen pipe or other blockage is backing up the transportation of sewage from your home.
Condensation
Condensation is a sign that the air outside the pipe is warmer and more humid than the water inside the pipe. This isn’t that big of an issue in the short term but can cause damage to the pipe or anything below the pipe in the long term.
Cracks
Cracks in a pipe are an indicator that the pipe may have been frozen already. Even if it doesn’t appear to be leaking, you should still have an experienced plumber take a look at it.
How to Fix a Frozen Pipe Issue
If you are currently dealing with frozen pipes in your home, it is strongly recommended that you call a plumbing expert to make sure the pipe doesn’t burst. While you wait for a plumber to arrive, attempt to thaw the pipe out yourself. Here are a few tips to follow.
Keep the Faucet Running
When you warm up the frozen part of the pipe you will create both water and steam. Water will need someplace to go or it will continue to build up pressure inside the pipe. Running water will also help speed up the thawing process.
Apply Heat to the Frozen Portion of the Pipe
You can either wrap an electronic heating pad around the area or use a hair dryer. Do not leave the heating pad unattended since it is a fire hazard. If you do not have a heating pad or a hair dryer, you can wrap the area in a towel soaked in hot water. Do not use an open flame device.
Look for Other Frozen Pipes
Once you have successfully and safely thawed out the frozen pipe, make sure to check for other frozen pipes around the house. Turn on other faucets to see if they have any significant blockages.
Immediately Address Frozen Pipes Inside Exterior Walls
If the pipe is behind an exterior wall, you should take immediate action, and call a professional plumber or contractor. Repairs may involve cutting a hole in the wall to expose the pipe to warmer air.
What to do if a Frozen Pipe Bursts
If the worst should happen and a pipe bursts after being frozen, the first thing you should do is shut off the main water supply to limit the potential damage. The next step is to call a professional plumber to fix the broken pipe and try to identify any other areas of concern.
To minimize the spread of mold and mildew, we recommend getting as much of the standing water out as possible, and then drying up the rest with mopes, sponges, and towels. Running a dehumidifier and a fan will also help dry out the flooded area before mold, mildew, or other microorganisms take hold.
If the mess is too big to clean up and there’s significant structural damage, call your insurance agent. Most homeowners’ policies cover burst pipes and water damage.
How to Prevent a Pipe From Freezing
If your pipes have a history of freezing when the temperatures outside dip, here are a few tips to follow to prevent history from repeating itself:
- Drain your exterior water lines to prevent pressure from building up
- Keep your faucets open and trickling when the temps dive below freezing
- Insulate the pipes most susceptible to freezing; pipes that run through exterior walls or in basement and crawl spaces
- Use a space heater to keep pipes in uninsulated rooms warm
Frozen Pipe Prevention and Repair in Indianapolis, Indiana
Having a pipe freeze during an extreme cold snap is a problem that can escalate quickly. Losing access to your water source for any amount of time is incredibly stressful. Major property damage from a burst pipe and potential flooding are nerve-wracking as well. Armor Air’s experienced plumbers have been helping put the minds of Hoosier homeowners at ease, and are ready to solve any of your plumbing or frozen pipe issues with quality craftsmanship and unmatched customer service. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
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Too much going on in a short time and cleanup needs to be better
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carol keller
Too much going on in a short time and cleanup needs to be better
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